Chapter 49: Who Killed The Flying Eagle
“Don’t let him escape! This person’s strength has declined!”
Jiang Baishan’s eyes lit up as he spotted the anomaly; this person’s condition was off, and his Gang Qi no longer carried the ferocious aura from before.
His gaze turned icy cold as Gang Yuan coiled around his long sword, charging forward.
This person had appeared out of nowhere; he had to figure out his intentions, best to capture him alive. Otherwise, with him lurking in the shadows targeting True Martial Sect, no one could rest easy.
Strike while he’s down.
True Martial Sect disciples all knew this reason.
The martial arts practiced by these True Disciples all stemmed from the same source. Though they hadn’t reached the ‘Nine Great Heavenly Humans Battle Martial Saint’ level, their coordination now actually suppressed Iron Dragon, whose condition had slipped.
Iron Dragon was furious.
If not for the Heart Unity Gu backlash and his lack of intent to fight, how could he be humiliated by these True Martial Sect brats.
At this moment.
Since Iron Eagle had already died in the Scripture Depository, he no longer cared about concealing his ultimate technique.
He struck out with one palm.
Gang Qi like a dragon, roaring madly, carrying astonishing aura crashing toward Ye Qinghe.
Jiang Baishan’s expression changed; he immediately flashed to block before that Mad Dragon Gang Qi, his Sword Qi like rain, finally shattering the Mad Dragon Gang Qi.
Xiong Shi recognized Iron Dragon’s identity and roared angrily:
“River Dragon! You’re Iron Ridge Three Fiends’ River Dragon!”
At these words.
The congregation was all shocked.
Iron Ridge Three Fiends were infamous; they had naturally heard of them. But what they feared most wasn’t their individual strength, but that the three were always inseparable, meaning fully three Gang Yuan Realm fighters had stormed True Martial Mountain.
At this thought, everyone’s hearts pounded wildly, gazes vigilantly scanning the surroundings, not daring to pursue.
Taking this chance.
Iron Dragon had already quickly pulled away.
He coldly glanced at Jiang Baishan and the others, saying nothing.
At this time.
A burly figure shot over from afar, low roaring:
“Boss, I’m here to support you. How did Second Brother die?”
His eyes bloodshot like a man-eating fierce beast, immediately letting True Martial Sect’s congregation know his identity: Ground Tiger Iron Tiger. But Iron Tiger’s words stunned the congregation.
Iron Ridge Three Fiends’ Second Brother Flying Eagle was dead?
Iron Dragon roared angrily:
“You fool, we were tricked! Hurry and go!”
He didn’t bother explaining.
Leading the way, he charged down the mountain. Iron Tiger, who had just arrived to support, froze in place. Reluctantly glancing into the distance, he stamped his foot and turned to leave.
True Martial Sect’s congregation didn’t dare act rashly.
After all, who knew if Flying Eagle was really dead. If it was a trick, chasing after would play right into their hands. And even if he was truly dead, the remaining two Gang Yuan Realm fighters weren’t something they could pursue.
Iron Dragon and Iron Tiger raced through the mountain forest until they had fled very far, before Iron Dragon panted to a stop.
“Damn it!”
He smashed a fist into a tree, leaving a dent.
Iron Tiger said unwillingly:
“Boss, what exactly happened? Just those brats earlier, what did we have to fear? How exactly did Second Brother die?”
Iron Dragon turned his head, snarling viciously:
“We were screwed by that guy surnamed Wang. True Martial Sect has more than just Jiang Baishan in Gang Yuan Realm—likely hidden masters!”
“I drew everyone’s attention earlier, Second Brother sneaked to the Scripture Depository amid the chaos, but just moments later the Heart Unity Gu backlashed. You know what that means? Second Brother was easily slaughtered by that hidden master!”
“I even suspect that person is Old Daoist Dragon Mountain. He didn’t actually enter death seclusion at all—maybe he’s been fishing this whole time!”
Understanding the whole story, Iron Tiger’s pupils shrank sharply, then he hesitated:
“It can’t be Old Daoist Dragon Mountain, right? Otherwise we two couldn’t have escaped so smoothly; that hidden master didn’t pursue. Perhaps… that hidden person isn’t that strong, just Second Brother was careless?”
Iron Dragon pondered carefully and found Iron Tiger had a point; he was indeed like a startled bird. But then he said:
“Even if not Old Daoist Dragon Mountain, that hidden person is definitely no simple matter. Second Brother was always cautious; not so easy to catch.”
“No matter what, today’s matter ends here. Now that our identities are exposed, we must immediately leave Qingzhou. Otherwise, when Old Daoist Dragon Mountain comes for revenge later, we two won’t hold up!”
Iron Tiger was full of reluctance, gazing toward the mountain:
“But my Overlord Tiger True Intent Diagram…”
Iron Dragon scolded angrily:
“Don’t lose the big picture for small gains. If you go back now, aren’t you walking into a trap?”
Iron Tiger fell instantly silent.
Iron Dragon patted Iron Tiger’s shoulder comfortingly:
“Ah Tiger, it’ll just be us two from now on. Big Brother guarantees you, this matter isn’t over. We’ll hide in other states for a few years secretly. A gentleman’s revenge takes ten years brewing. In the future, when we break through to Jade Liquid Realm or even Core Elixir Realm, we’ll come back and avenge Second Brother!”
Iron Tiger grunted in response:
“Yes, Big Brother.”
But inwardly he was displeased. If it were Big Brother’s own Mad Dragon True Intent Diagram lost, he probably wouldn’t be so rational. After all, it wasn’t his own that was lost. He scratched his back, feeling the raised pattern, somewhat irritated.
The two rested a moment, their figures gradually fading into the distance.
…
Meanwhile atop True Martial Sect’s Training Ground.
Jiang Baishan, Xiong Shi, and the others remained on high alert, vigilant, torchlight illuminating the surroundings clearly to ensure no enemies suddenly struck from the shadows.
“Why did Iron Ridge Three Fiends suddenly attack our True Martial Sect?”
“Those two just now should be River Dragon Iron Dragon and Ground Tiger Iron Tiger. No sign of the third—could Flying Eagle Iron Eagle really be dead? If so, who killed him?”
Questions surged in everyone’s minds.
As Ning Qi approached the Training Ground, he had already gleaned the invaders’ identities from the disciples’ low murmurs.
“Iron Ridge Three Fiends? Could the one who died by my hand earlier be Flying Eagle?”
Ning Qi pondered inwardly.
“Should I go down the mountain now to pursue and wipe them all out?”
The thought had just risen when Ning Qi dismissed it.
It wasn’t even certain if the enemies were only Iron Ridge Three Fiends. If he pursued now and others attacked the sect, it would be too late for regrets. Better to stay on the mountain and protect everyone.
Moreover, in the midnight mountain forest, he might not catch up, and falling into an ambush would be bad.
Ning Qi circulated the Body Shifting and Bone Changing Art in the shadows, restoring his original appearance, then strode out.
Ye Qinghe immediately spotted Ning Qi approaching with sword on back.
“Little Nine, why are you here?” she reproved. “Thieves attacked; how can you wander around? What if you run into them?”
Ning Qi said softly:
“I heard the commotion and wanted to come help Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters.”
The congregation felt relieved inwardly but still said:
“In the future, if this happens again, Little Nine, just hide well. Leave the rest to us.”
Though they all knew Ning Qi had extraordinary talent, surpassing his peers, he was still young after all. He probably couldn’t intervene in battles of this level.
As the congregation remained vigilant.
Shouts came from afar from a disciple:
“Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Sister, we found traces of fighting here, and a corpse!”
At this.
Everyone’s spirits lifted sharply.
